Star Wars Battlefront: Everything You Need to Know

Star Wars: Battlefront is almost upon us. After the big reveal at Celebration Anaheim, we decided to make a one-stop hub for all things Battlefront. We'll continue to update this post with trailers, screenshots, and details as we get them. 

Check back often for new updates!

Release Date

Although we've long known that it's scheduled for release late this year, it's only now - thanks to someone spotting it tucked away in the Battlefront website's source code - that we have a precise date:

"Available November 17 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC," the code reads.

DLC

The first DLC for the game has also been revealed: on Dec. 8, you'll be able to fight in the Battle of Jakku. Jakku, of course, is the desert planet seen in both trailers. If you pay close attention to The Force Awakens trailer, there are signs of a battle in the first few seconds. If you pre-order the game, you get the DLC on Dec. 1. Oh, and the DLC is FREE.

Trailer

The first full-length trailer for Star Wars: Battlefronthas officially been released. Watch it below...

Screenshots

Here are some official screenshots of the game, straight out of Star Wars Celebration!

Gameplay

Single Player

There is no formal story-driven campaign mode. Instead, players will be able to complete special missions online or local co-op. This mode is called "Battlefront Missions."

This isn't a new thing, either. The original Battlefrontdidn't include a campaign either. The mode was first introduced in the sequel. 

Multiplayer

Battlefront will pit Rebels against the Empire in 40-man land and air combat. The mode detailed in the Game Informer report is called "Walker Assault." The demo showcased the mode on Endor, but Hoth, Tatooine, and Sullust were also mentioned. The game will also feature online and splitscreen cooperative play. 

The battles include jetpacks, speeders, walkers and AT-ATs. There are also Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighter, and X-Wing dogfights. The game will NOT feature space battles.

Producer Craig Mcleod told IGN: "It’s all about the epic planetary battles and getting that right. Fighting with X-Wings and TIE Fighters, we have that. It’s taken in the atmosphere. This is something we discussed with Lucasfilm and they were happy to be on board with that."

Setting

The game will take place on four different confirmed planets:

• Endor
• Tatooine
• Hoth
• Sullust

Of course, the DLC will take us to that new, mysterious desert planet from The Force Awakens, Jakku. 

The game will not include any content from the Prequel Trilogy.

Special Guest Characters

• Darth Vader
• Boba Fett